Player comparison

Jyaire Hill

Dean Kindig

3 solos and an assist, a TFL, and a PBU vs OK, 3x 2024 Defensive Player of the Game honors for his performance against USC, Minnesota, Michigan State --all scouted. Also tied for the lead with six tackles including one for loss and two pass breakups against USC (Sept. 21 2024). Broke up one pass and contributed four tackles against scouted Michigan State (Oct. 26, 2024). Made one solo tackle starting on the outside at Indiana in a third scouted game (Nov. 9). Has appeared in 16 games with nine starts at defensive back. Sophomore (2024)--. Appeared in 12 games with nine starts at defensive back; made 35 tackles with 5.5 for loss and one sack, and made nine pass breakups with one interception to earn his second varsity letter.. Made his first collegiate start against Fresno State (Aug. 31) and broke up a pass with two tackles made. Started on the outside against Texas (Sept. 7) and made five solo tackles including one for loss. Broke up one pass and made one tackle in a start against Arkansas State (Sept. 14).. Recovered his first career interception and delivered 1.5 tackles for a loss in a scouted game vs Minnesota (Sept. 28). Finished with seven tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup at Washington (Oct. 5). Broke up one pass and made two tackles including one for loss at Illinois (Oct. 19).. Broke up one pass playing in the secondary against Northwestern (Nov. 23). Made two solo tackles from the secondary at Ohio State (Nov. 30). Contributed three tackles against Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl (Dec. 31)

Eli Bowen

Dean Kindig

Bills scouts saw both his INTs in 2025 (Bama, Mizz), Bama's being an 87-yard pick six. Developed under new Bills cornerbacks coach Jay Valai, who served as Oklahoma's co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. 2025 (OKLAHOMA): Earned All-SEC Third Team honors by the league's coaches. Started each of the last nine games at cornerback. Missed the first four contests with injury. Totaled 24 tackles, two interceptions (totaling 100 return yards) and four pass breakups. Made an interception (returned 13 yards) vs. Missouri (11/22). Named Thorpe Award National DB of the Week and SEC Defensive Player of the Week after returning an interception 87 yards for a TD and notching a season-high five tackles (all solo) at Alabama (11/15). Registered two tackles and one pass breakup vs. Ole Miss (10/25). Tallied three solo tackles vs. Texas (10/11). 2024 (OKLAHOMA): Named to SEC Fall Academic and First-Year honor rolls. An ESPN Freshman All-American. Played in 11 games and made eight starts at cornerback. Started each of last eight games.